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In this podcast we talk about the Courier Exchange, different vans, lorries, and all things courierish (that's not a real word, I made it up).

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    Sunday Q & A. Parking Eye fines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 9:27


    We're not talking about the PCN notices that you get from the council. We are talking about those official looking notices that you get from car parks and service stations. The ones that don't actually have any authority. Or do they?https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Smarter not Harder

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 17:20


    Sometimes it's not about how hard you work but how clever. How to make more money for less effort and less cost.Smarter not Harder. 04:00Standard Responses. 08:50Trucks. 14:40Misc. 16:00https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Fuel cards and Standard Responses

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 21:39


    I don't seem to be the only one who is victim to not checking their prices. It seems like when it comes to get the best price there is definitely a way forward.Intro. 02:30Fuel Cards. 04:00Standard responses. 09:30The Wise Guys. 11:42Misc. 13:23https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q&A. Company ID

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 15:52


    You may never need it but if you are in a small van in the Heathrow area and a job comes up going to your doorstep but it needs company ID would you take the chance?Intro. 00:00Company ID. 02:00The Wise Guys. 06:00Misc. 12:30https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. What if the customer wants to push the job to you directly independant of the CX?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 16:01


    If you do a good job, it will happen. Someone will say could you do this job for us again? But if they do how do you stand regarding the shipper that gave you the job and poaching?Intro. 00:00Pushing jobs independent of the CX. 03:50The Wise Guys. 11:20Misc. 12:50Conc. 15:37https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Transporting animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 11:07


    Wether it's dogs, or fish, or horses or hamsters, the rules on transporting animals are as varied as they are complicated. an argument can be made that it's better not to get involved.Intro. 02:40Question of the week. 03:40Transporting animals. 04:50Misc. 09:02https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Life on the CX

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 8:42


    Everyday is different, every job is different and this is both a blessing and a curseIntro. 01:50Question of the week. 02:40Last week's mistakes.03:22Life on the CX. 04:08Misc. 07:12Conc.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q&A. What should you do if you break down with a load on board?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 10:12


    What if you breakdown and you are carrying goods? What should you do and can you still charge them for a job you haven't delivered?https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. What is the Courier Exchange?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 13:30


    I have done enough videos about how it works but I don't think I have ever done what on what it is and if I did then it's probably out of date. In which case, here's an update.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Should you always wear PPE?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 16:45


    There are times when you should and times when you have to but there are also times when you don't have to and even times when you shouldn't. The queston is when to and when to notIntro. 00:00PPE. 01:48The Wise Guys. 06:17 Trucks. 10:02Misc. 12:02Conc. 18:00https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Aftermarket parts vs originals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 26:26


    Is cheaper necessarily better? What if the new part doesn't work? And what about a genuine second hand? Truth is the is a place for all three.Intro. 01:25Question of the week. 04:10Last week's mistakes. 06:30After market vs Genuine. 08:30The Wise Guys. 17:00Trucks. 23:30Misc. 23:45Conc. 25:35https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Does the CX get the hump if you take jobs elsewhere?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 14:12


    The CX is a great platform for getting backloads. In fact, it's also a great platform for getting your main jobs but what if someone other than the CX wants you all of the time. Would they penalise you for it?Intro. 03:37Question of the week. 04:15Does the CX get the hump if you take jobs from elsewhere?. 05:04Misc. 09:20Conc. 12:30https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q&A. Do you talk to your van?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 12:48


    I thought that I was the only mental one but it seems I am not alone. Apparently many of us talk to our vehicles, especially on hills.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Small van jobs in a lorry & Cornwall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 12:24


    Tiffy asked me whether I get much work out of Cornwall and whether I would consider taking a small van job in a lorry if the destinations were right.Intro. 02:44Last weeks mistakes. 03:10Question of the Week. 03:35Cornwall and the small van job. 04:10The Wise Guys. 07:45Misc. 09:20Conc. 11:11https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Factoring companies vs CX Factoring

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 23:55


    You can factor through a company and you can factor through the CX and there are pros and cons to both.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q&A. How much do you need to get started in an 18 tonne truck?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 16:27


    It's difficult to give an exact figure but this will give you a rough idea of what you are looking at.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. The Intermittent Fault

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 12:40


    Sorry it's late, I didn't record it until late then I had all kinds of problems getting the file onto the computer.Intro. 00:00The Intermittent Fault. 02:45The Wise Guys. 07:30Misc. 11:05Conc.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A Can you carry small quanities of ADR if you are not registered?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 26:24


    The whole ADR thing is a nightmare and on that can really come ontop it you get caught carrying stuff you shouldn't. Fortunately help may be at hand.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Depression, 1 year on

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 26:48


    It's a bit of a departure but I did this one because I went through it so other people can go through it too. I hope the comments help and we are here if you need us.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. What if there is no return on your wait and return?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 16:52


    I've taken it there and I'm ready for the return load or I've taken it there and they have refused it. What is it fair to charge the shipper?Intro. 00:00Question of the week. 03:00The booked wait and return. 07:30The Wise Guys. 09:45Misc. 13:17Conc. 16:07https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. The Mega Job and wheel nut indicators

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 20:19


    This weeks main video was on the mega job but probably the best part of the Q and A was on wheel nut indicators. It's in misc, I'll do you a timestamp.Intro.00:50Question of the week. 03:00The Mega Job. 06:30The Wise Guys. 11:40Misc. 13:00Conc.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Invoice factoring

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 22:11


    One of the biggest problems when you start is having the money to keep going until you start to get paid. So how easy is it to get a factoring company when running on the CX?Intro.01:00Question of the week. 05:30Factoring companies. 06:00The Mega Job. 11.20The Wise Guys. 13:05Trucks. 16:45Misc. 18:30Conc.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. The Yeti Rambler

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 19:49


    I've invested in a new flask/mega cup and it's not without its foibles but on the whole I'm going to chalk it up as a win.Intro. 00:00Yeti.Wheel nut indications. 08:30Selotaping the truck. 10:30The Wise Guys. 11:15Trucks. 11:40Misc. 13:30Conc. 19:00https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Selotaping the curtains

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 22:05


    I need to get this crazy expensive selotape down the side of the curtains otherwise it will fail the mot. What could possibly go wrong?Intro. Driving in Europe. 00:50Selotaping the curtains. 06:00A Revelation. 09:08Trucks. 16:04Misc. 17:00Conc.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Working for the Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 34:00


    There are many different advantages for both working for the man and for working for yourself. Ultimately I believe that one way suits one sort of person and the other the other.Intro. 00:00Last week's mistakes. 02:00Working for the man. 03:20Flat tyre. 10:20A Revelation. 18:30Going Airside. 22:55Misc. 27:50Conc.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A Stop telling people you run at £3 a mile

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 25:03


    Okay so to say I run at £3 a mile is an oversimplification but on the whole I think that at that rate you make money. This is what you think.Intro. 00:00£3 a mile. 02:40Going airside. 08:00The business went wrong, cont. 11:00The Wise Guys. 19:20Misc. 19:35Conc.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. What went wrong with the Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 25:30


    It's not the full details but I feel at least I should outline where I went wrong and then hopefully you can benefit from my mistakes.Intro. 00:00Don't make the mistakes I did. 02:45Trucks. 19:00Misc. 20:00https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Re-righting the Flag

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 23:35


    I have finally done it. I have worked out what way is the right way up for the Union Flag and rectified it. I can't believe that it has taken me so long.Intro. 00:00Last week's mistakes. 03:15First day back. 04:30The Wise Guys. 8:45Trucks. 13:15Misc. 14:50Conc.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Tiffany, the new truck

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 23:54


    Well, I am up and running and in the new motor. Meet Tiffany and view the delights of the space cab.Intro. 00:00Question of the week. First day back. 10:00The Wise Guys. 13:35Misc. 17:46Conc.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. The Delights of London 2-4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 26:21


    I just had to get the old life on the road videos out of the way in the interest of continuity. Normal service will resume shortly. Thank you for bearing with.Intro. 00:00The Delights of London. 07:20Misc. 17:35Conc.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. The Hollies Truckstop

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 25:01


    This week's videos were on the Hollies Truckstop and the Delights on London which still isn't finished, I'll try and get that one sorted today. TC TM.Intro. 00:00Question of the week.Last week's mistakes. 05:00I'm back. 06:26The Hollies Truckstop. 14:45The Delights of London. 17:35Trucks. 25:45https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. The Big Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 18:53


    Well this is it. I'm up and running on my own again. Thank you for all of the well wishing and supporting advice moving forward.Intro. 00:00The Big Announcement. 02:04Misc. 17:11https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. The Long Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 19:06


    Going down to Weymouth on a Friday afternoon during the school holidays may not be the best of ideas. The sat nav says 4 and a half hours. No chance.Intro. 00:00Question of the week. 02:14Last week's mistakes. 02:45The Long Job. 04:41The Wise Guys. 9:25Misc. 14:20Conc. 18:25https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. When you can legally drive an HGV for 12 hours

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 27:03


    Drivers hours are complicated. Okay it's not rocket science but sometimes it feels like it. And sometimes things happen that are out of your control and in this case, this is what to do.Intro.Question of the week.Last week's mistakes. 05:1512 Hours. 07:09Fixing the truck. 19:14Misc. 23:16Conc.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Is it worth having a printer in the van?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 18:23


    Some jobs, particularly those around airports, require you to have the correct paperwork in order to collect the goods. So is it worth having a printer or are these jobs so few and far between that it's simply not worth the bother?Intro. 00:00Printer in the van. 03:10The Wise Guys. 12:00Trucks. 14:00Misc. 14:30Conc.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Cheaper fuel alternatives

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 18:19


    Vans don't just run on Diesel, they run on chip oil, heating oil aeroplane fuel. But is it really safe to use these alternatives or could you do serious damage?Intro. 00:00Cheaper fuel. 04:42The Wise Guys. 08:35Trucks. 11:43Misc. 12:38Conc.17:30https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. If you run out of drivers hours could you be forced to have a night out?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 15:23


    You reached your full ten-hour driving time and you are fifteen minutes away from the yard. Surely it's okay to drive the last bit so that you can get home, isn't it?Intro. 00:00The Wise Guys. 09:20Misc. 10:08https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Where is the best place for jobs on the Courier Exchange?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 23:05


    I know where I think it is but you all have different opinions. Still, I still think that I make a good case.Intro. 00:00Last week's mistakes. 01:40Best place for jobs on the CX. 02:40The wet wait and return. 11:20The Wise Guys. 13:30Trucks. 14:40Misc. 18:00https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Bonded warehouses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 21:11


    Not really my wheel house but fortunately I have you guys to fall back no.Intro. 00:00Question of the week: 02:00.Last week's mistakes. 04:00Bonded warehouses. 05:00The wet wait and return. 14:20Misc. 15:30https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Do you need seperate insurance for Amazon flex?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 13:25


    I have to confess this isn't exactly my wheelhouse. We have had some responses on the matter but if you are doing the flex or Evri or Deliveroo, comments would be gratefully received.Intro. 00:00Question of the week.Last week's mistakes. 02:22Separate insurance for Amazon. 04:16Hell on the Highway. 06:13Misc. 10:00Conc.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. The hardest address to find

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 20:04


    I've been to addresses with the wrong name on the building and I've been to ones behind fences in fields but the hardest address to find is the one that isn't there. Or is it?Intro. 00:00Hardest address. 02:34Making of Motorway, Hell on the Highway. 07:05Misc. 11:00Conc.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Should you fill the tank?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 16:34


    It's the half full half empty question. No not life, How much petrol should you have in your tank?Intro. 00:00The Wise Guys. 09:00Misc. 14:40Conc.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Rescue mate and the longest wait

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 9:40


    If you get a puncture or blow a tyre and you don't have a tyre provider then why not give these guys a go. Their prices are reasonable and they are quick.https://rescuemate.co.uk/mobile-hgv-truck-tyres/Intro. 00:00Rescue mate. 00:30Misc. 06:50Conc. 09:07https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Bedroom shippers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 18:38


    Not every shipper is a massive firm with a room full of people, some are just one-man bands with a box room and a laptop, But does this make them more vulnerable or is in fact the opposite true?Intro. 01:30Bedroom shippers. 01:46Delivering to Harrods. 08:45The Wise Guys. 10:12Trucks. 12:44Misc. 13:45Conc.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Special guest star Flea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 17:27


    The usual Sunday Q & A nonsense which this time was interrupted by the cat.Intro. 00:00Question of the week. 03:30Last week's mistakes.When the same job appears twice. 05:40The Wise Guys. 10:12Trucks. 11:26Misc. 14:50Conc.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Motorway, Hell on the Highway. The Sunday Q & A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 7:22


    Pete's on the telly box Channel 5 Friday night 8pm. If you get a chance to see it I hope you like it.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. When the shipper want's you to download thier app

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 17:02


    Isn't it hard enough doing the job, finding the place, navigating the traffic and updating the CX without someone adding another stage into the mix? This is what you thought.Intro. 00:00Their own app. 01:00Anglesey. 04:30Misc. 10:07Conc.16:14https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Live from the NEC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 23:48


    Sorry it's late, this is the podcast from last week, I was working all weekend so I'm catch up. https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Should there be a minimum price for jobs on the Courier Exchange?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 19:07


    It is often said that to be fair to us Couriers then jobs shouldn't sell for under a minimum price but is this actually the case?Intro. 0000Last week's mistakes.Should there be a minimum price on the CX: 01:00Anglesey. 08:35The Wise Guys. 10:00 Trucks. 12:30Misc. 13:06Conc.17:55https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Just my luck

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 19:27


    Why is it that wherever I turn up to everyone seems to have just gone on break? Is it just me? Apparently yes.Intro. 00:00Just my Luck. 02:01Delivering to the Excel. 05:02The Wise Guys. 06:35Misc. 11:30Conc.https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sunday Q & A. Should you buy a Euro 6 van 2024?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 16:44


    I have argued against it in the past but surely the time has come that you really need a Euro 6 to be a courier. The other question is that just because you can go into the zone, should you?Intro. 00:00Should you buy a Euro 6: 01:35The Wise Guys. 09:27Trucks. 13:00Misc. 14:00Conc. 15:06https://petercoath.comhttps://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-farhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driverhttps://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriverhttps://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier#Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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